Barley in Haryana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Haryana produced 58,010 tonnes of Barley from 15,880 ha (average yield 3,653 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +24% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 12,100 | 46,600 | 3,851 |
| 2020-21 | 9,260 | 30,960 | 3,343 |
| 2021-22 | 3,238 | 10,570 | 3,264 |
| 2022-23 | 12,870 | 45,990 | 3,573 |
| 2023-24 | 12,290 | 45,620 | 3,712 |
| 2024-25 | 15,880 | 58,010 | 3,653 |
Top Barley-Producing Districts in Haryana (2024-25)
- Hisar: 16,441 tonnes (28%), yield 3,788 kg/ha
- Bhiwani: 10,082 tonnes (17%), yield 3,488 kg/ha
- Palwal: 5,871 tonnes (10%), yield 3,788 kg/ha
- Jhajjar: 5,761 tonnes (10%), yield 3,815 kg/ha
- Sirsa: 5,657 tonnes (10%), yield 3,536 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Barley Cultivation in Haryana
Haryana is the 5th-largest producer of Barley in India. Barley (जौ) here is a cereal crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Haryana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Barley MSP & Procurement in Haryana
The Minimum Support Price for Barley is ₹2,150/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Barley at MSP in Haryana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,150. Today's market modal price of ₹2,600 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Barley in Haryana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Sirsa Anaj Mandi, Karnal Mandi, Hisar Mandi, Kaithal Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Haryana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Haryana Barley Farmers
Haryana Barley growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.